Interview time at CAL once in short stack?

[atp160]

Just curious what the time frame between hearing you are in the short stack to interview? Has been the normal 60-90 days? Thank you.

 

[Scrapdog]

Just curious what the time frame between hearing you are in the short stack to interview? Has been the normal 60-90 days? Thank you.

I was in the short stack for just over 10 months - however that was through the middle of the summer time when hiring slowed down. It might be much quicker now.

 

[~~~^~~~]

Flip, CAL tells us they need pilots.

I was told I was in the stack, but how does one learn if they made it to the short stack.

 

[ACWild]

Flip, CAL tells us they need pilots.

I was told I was in the stack, but how does one learn if they made it to the short stack.

Ask your sponsor to ask the CP.

 

[HA25]

Ask your sponsor to ask the CP.

Is it possible for someone with out a sponsor or an inside reference to get an interview? Also, will they take my call at their HR if I call to ask where I stand?

 

[jetexas]

It took me 9 months. Same scenario as scrapdog. Also, keep updating. My sponsor was told to ensure that I keep it updated.

 

[ACWild]

Is it possible for someone with out a sponsor or an inside reference to get an interview? Also, will they take my call at their HR if I call to ask where I stand?

I honestly don't know, but I haven't heard of anyone without a sponsor yet, but that doesn't mean anything.

 

[HA25]

I honestly don't know, but I haven't heard of anyone without a sponsor yet, but that doesn't mean anything.

I don't know what's worse.. Affirmative Action, or the Sponsor thing... in the end, I suppose it's a system and we have to work within it!

Thanks

 

[LJDRVR]

Seven months from sponsor intervention to interview call. 31 days from interview to class.

Keep updating!

VT705, we've got 18,000 applications. The only way you'll end up in the short stack is if you've got somebody pulling for you. Kind of sucks if you don't know anybody, but that's the way their doing it.

 

[HA25]

Seven months from sponsor intervention to interview call. 31 days from interview to class.

Keep updating!

VT705, we've got 18,000 applications. The only way you'll end up in the short stack is if you've got somebody pulling for you. Kind of sucks if you don't know anybody, but that's the way their doing it.

WOW! 18,000?? That's unheard of..

I suppose I could always win the lottery for a living, that might be more realistic.

 

[lookin4better]

I don't know what's worse.. Affirmative Action, or the Sponsor thing... in the end, I suppose it's a system and we have to work within it!

Thanks

I dont mean to sound like Dr Phil here, but if you want something go get it, make it happen, find out whats needed and make it happen. ie, in this case, internal help is a must,so do what is needed to get help.

With a huge amount of applicants a company can do what they want to make selection easiest for them. I hope this doesnt come off as a negative statement, I just think that if someone wants to work somewhere they find out how everyone else is getting hired and make the nessessary adjustments to their plan and go for it This doesnt just go for a major airline, its the same in all types of professions. A little side work may be required.

 

[Shrek]

Very good point...........

 

[HA25]

I dont mean to sound like Dr Phil here, but if you want something go get it, make it happen, find out whats needed and make it happen. ie, in this case, internal help is a must,so do what is needed to get help.

With a huge amount of applicants a company can do what they want to make selection easiest for them. I hope this doesnt come off as a negative statement, I just think that if someone wants to work somewhere they find out how everyone else is getting hired and make the nessessary adjustments to their plan and go for it This doesnt just go for a major airline, its the same in all types of professions. A little side work may be required.

I'm doing just that, which also includes asking these questions here to see if maybe, God forbid, they go by something like go by how long the application has been on file ... don't worry about it, and thanks for the tips.

 

[lookin4better]

I agree the amount of time an application has been on file should also be factored in the equation.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

[Jonny Sacko]

So the biggest jack ass who had their application in with all the majors for the last 7 years, will never get hired, should go first??

You know the deal big wheel, go to the job fairs, and do what ever it takes to get an interview. But you must somehow get on the list. Inside recommendation, job fair, Meet Asst. Chief Pilot, etc. Time on line won't help, if you've got no one looking at it. Job Fair's a rip, but if it's the only way to meet someone, it's perfectly fine. End result is the same, right?

 

[HA25]

So the biggest jack ass who had their application in with all the majors for the last 7 years, will never get hired, should go first??

You know the deal big wheel, go to the job fairs, and do what ever it takes to get an interview. But you must somehow get on the list. Inside recommendation, job fair, Meet Asst. Chief Pilot, etc. Time on line won't help, if you've got no one looking at it. Job Fair's a rip, but if it's the only way to meet someone, it's perfectly fine. End result is the same, right?

I'm having a bit of a hard time following you, so let me just clarify.. Job Fair is a good thing, or a rip off? Which is it? Cause I'm planning on attending the Jan 27th one if I don't get a call for an interview otherwise?

Also, I don't agree with your assumption that the guy with an app in for 7 years is a Jack Ass. He may just not be very well connected with people at that particular company, which is quite possible. After all, you're not saying that a pilot with 3 senior captains as good friends at American and none at CAL is a Jackass, are you? I just happens that my connections AREN'T at the place that's now hiring..

 

[Captain Overs]

Wait until everyone starts hiring again then people will be saying "Conti-who?"

 

[ACWild]

Wait until everyone starts hiring again then people will be saying "Conti-who?"

Why? Do you think everyone else will be a better deal? CAL seems pretty good to me, but I honestly haven't been checking on what everyone else is offering.

 

[HA25]

Me personally, I've got no horse in this race, I just want to go someplace that will stay in business for 23 years (if age 60 remains), and retire.. CAL, DAL, AA, SWA, UAL, Gemini, World... the first one I get hired by will have to furlough me to get rid of me.. I'm sick of the job hunt!

 

[Jonny Sacko]

I'm having a bit of a hard time following you, so let me just clarify.. Job Fair is a good thing, or a rip off? Which is it? Cause I'm planning on attending the Jan 27th one if I don't get a call for an interview otherwise?

Also, I don't agree with your assumption that the guy with an app in for 7 years is a Jack Ass. He may just not be very well connected with people at that particular company, which is quite possible. After all, you're not saying that a pilot with 3 senior captains as good friends at American and none at CAL is a Jackass, are you? I just happens that my connections AREN'T at the place that's now hiring..

Ya, um, good luck, I think you're going to need it.